Chris Bishop
National claims victory over Haumaha inquiry
The acting Prime Minister, Winston Peters, says the government did not lose confidence in Pauline Kingi to conduct an inquiry into a top police appointment, but she quit of her own accord. The former… Audio
Police upset to see mental health scheme dumped
Police officers are upset a proposal to improve 111 callouts has been dumped - and mental health advocates hope it can still be salvaged. The former National government last year announced an $8… Audio
Unanimous support for law change expunging historical homosexual offences
Parliament has changed the law so New Zealand men with historical homosexual convictions can have them wiped from their criminal records. Consensual sex between men aged 16 and over was decriminalised… Audio
Keeping tabs on taxpayer dollars
More than $75 billion in tax revenue was collected in the last financial year but who keeps tabs on whether the money is well spent? The House takes a look at annual reviews. Audio
Keeping tabs on taxpayer dollars
More than $75 billion in tax revenue was collected in the last financial year but who keeps tabs on whether the money is well spent? The House takes a look at annual reviews.
AudioAlcohol breath tests plummet despite rising NZ road toll
The number of alcohol breath tests being carried out by police continues to plummet despite the rising road toll. New figures supplied to RNZ News show the number of tests recorded last year were the… Audio
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's… Audio
Claims of dirty politics in MP’s Snapchat story
A small story buried on page five of a paper last Sunday revealed MP Chris Bishop messaged youngsters online before the last election. The media questioned the MP’s conduct - but not the media's…
AudioMPs warned of social media perils after Bishop's Snapchat
Politicians have been warned about the perils of social media after a National MP was forced to change how he used the app Snapchat. Chris Bishop has stopped communicating directly with young people… Audio
Chris Bishop takes Hutt South
One of the surprise results of the evening was in Hutt South where National's Chris Bishop took the seat from Labour which has held it for more than 20 years. Audio
National's Chris Bishop eyes up Hutt South
The National MP, Chris Bishop, believes the marginal seat of Hutt South is his for the picking with a relative newcomer, Ginny Anderson, replacing Labour's Trevor Mallard as a candidate. Audio
National MP disappointed US family's immigration appeal rejected
National MP Chris Bishop says the Jensen family's application for residency should have been approved, but they can still ask to extend their visas. Video, Audio
Nats 'moving on' from their week of hell
It's the National Party's election year conference in Wellington this weekend and they want to move on from the Todd Barclay affair which has dominated news this week. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence.
Audio'Put a cap on it' - Women's Loan Fund
A women’s loan fund says New Zealand should align its law with other countries and cap the rate of interest on borrowing. Audio
'Put a cap on it' - Women's Loan Fund
A women’s loan fund says New Zealand should align its law with other countries and cap the rate of interest on borrowing.
AudioVictims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget. Audio
Victims' protection and a budget precursor
A bill giving victims of abuse paid leave from work has its first reading in the House and the Government foreshadows its budget.
AudioThe talk from the back bench
National list MP Chris Bishop says Bill English offers stability and continuity as the new Prime Minister. Audio
